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sultan

noun sul·tan \ˈsəl-t^ən\

: a king or ruler of a Muslim state or country

Full Definition of SULTAN

: a king or sovereign especially of a Muslim state

— sul·tan·ic \ˌsəl-ˈta-nik\ adjective

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Origin of SULTAN

Middle French, from Arabic sulṭān

First Known Use: 1555

SULTAN Defined for Kids

sultan

noun sul·tan \ˈsəl-t^ən\

Definition of SULTAN for Kids

: a ruler especially of a Muslim state

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